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Distance from Johannesburg to Cradle Of Humankind

Johannesburg to Cradle Of Humankind is a practical regional trip, covering about 53.1 km in roughly 1 hr 0 min.

N Johannesburg → Cradle Of Humankind
Road distance
53.1 km
33.0 mi • 28.6 nmi
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
46.8 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
1.13×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
18
Info Travel board
Travel time
1 hr 0 min
Return: 2 hrs 0 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
1 hr 0 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
53.0 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 0 planned rest stops
1 hr 0 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R88.83
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R89.25
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R98.96
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R99.76
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R117.21
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R117.77
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R130.57
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R131.63
93 Petrol R23.25 / litre
R154.23
95 Petrol R23.36 / litre
R154.96
Diesel 500ppm R25.90 / litre
R171.81
Diesel 50ppm R26.11 / litre
R173.20
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Fastest drive Direct drive estimate
1 hr 0 min
Comfort drive Allows a short stop
1 hr 15 min
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Route class Operational trip category
Local shared
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53.1 km 1 hr 0 min
Start Johannesburg
Finish Cradle Of Humankind
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  1. Head on Commissioner Street
    1.6 km
  2. Turn slight right onto Commisioner Link
    0.2 km
  3. Go straight onto Albertina Sisulu Road
    5.7 km
  4. Continue left onto Albertina Sisulu Road
    0.5 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn right onto Albertina Sisulu Road
    3.4 km
  6. Take the ramp slight left towards N1: Pretoria
    0.8 km
  7. Merge slight right onto Western Bypass
    3.3 km
  8. Take the exit ramp slight left towards M8
    0.7 km
  9. Turn left onto 14th Avenue
    0.2 km
  10. Turn right towards M47
    0.5 km
  11. Go straight onto Hendrik Potgieter Road
    13.4 km
  12. Continue straight
    10.1 km
  13. At the end of the road, turn right
    8.4 km
  14. Turn left
    2.5 km
  15. Turn right
    1.0 km
  16. At the end of the road, turn right
    0.3 km
  17. Continue straight
    0.2 km
  18. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
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Tolls on this route

R
Tolls found 2
Known total R0.00
Main toll road N1
This route includes 2 toll points from our database. The strongest toll-road match is N1. 1 Gauteng open-road / gantry toll point is shown as R0.00 because GFIP e-toll charging ended from 12 April 2024.
Unnamed e-Toll gantry near -26.177, 27.945
Road: GFIP / Gauteng e-Toll network
R0.00
e-Toll Fiscal
Road: Road not linked yet
R0.00
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
26.5 km
Gauteng
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
30 min • 30 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Gauteng
Loc Route geography
Route geography
Johannesburg → Mogale City Local Municipality
Gauteng
Start area Origin
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Destination area Arrival
Mogale City Local Municipality, Gauteng
Road span Street reference
— • D400
Post Postal reference
Postal reference
2001 • 0208
Johannesburg → Cradle Of Humankind
Johannesburg Origin postcode
2001
Cradle Of Humankind Destination postcode
0208
Province span Route area
Gauteng
Set Nearby route set
Nearby route set
Johannesburg to Pretoria
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0.8 km
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Johannesburg to Benoni Same province
25.7 km
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Origin Johannesburg -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint
26.5 km
Total: 53.1 km
Midpoint 26.5 km
53.1 km 1 hr 0 min
Destination Cradle Of Humankind -25.96722, 27.66259

Route sheet

Route class Intraprovincial corridor
Province span Gauteng
One-way road span 53.1 km
Return-cycle span 106.1 km
Traversal time 1 hr 0 min
Maneuver count 18
Maneuver density 33.9 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 26.5 km

Coordinate frame

Start -26.20500, 28.04972
Midpoint -26.08221, 27.86145
End -25.96722, 27.66259
Destination brief

Travelling to Cradle of Humankind

A polished arrival snapshot covering what stands out, who the place suits best and what to keep in mind before you get there.

Signature Origins of humankind site
Standout World Heritage archaeology and deep-time history
The Cradle of Humankind is a destination of ideas as much as scenery, centred on human origins, fossil discoveries and the wider heritage landscape around Maropeng and Sterkfontein.
Best for Who this destination suits
Heritage trip Educational outing Day trip from Gauteng Museum and caves
Arrival What to expect on arrival
Regional base Good base for nearby trips
Use the Cradle for heritage travel, museum visits, cave touring and short escapes from Johannesburg or Pretoria.
Destination facts Quick reference details
Maropeng is the official visitor centre of the Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site
The visitor centre focuses on human origins and the development of life
The destination is better treated as a heritage landscape than a single-point town
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How far is Johannesburg from Cradle Of Humankind? +
Johannesburg is about 53.1 km from Cradle Of Humankind by road.
How long does it take from Johannesburg to Cradle Of Humankind? +
The drive usually takes about 1 hr 0 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Johannesburg to Cradle Of Humankind in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Johannesburg to Cradle Of Humankind? +
Taxi may be available, but for this route it is better to confirm the latest fare at the local taxi rank.
What's the estimated fuel amount from Johannesburg to Cradle Of Humankind? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R88.83 (R23.25 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R89.25 (R23.36 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R98.96 (R25.90 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R99.76 (R26.11 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Johannesburg to Cradle Of Humankind? +
Yes. There are 2 tollgates currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. National roads appear in this route, so watch for toll signs and busier sections.
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Route Locations

Start area
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Suburb: Not available
Road: Not available
Postal code: 2001
Destination area
Mogale City Local Municipality, Gauteng
Suburb: Mogale City Ward 32
Road: D400
Postal code: 0208

Postal codes

Johannesburg
2001
Cradle Of Humankind
0208

Distance comparisons

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